Nickyboy
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Sounds like I should give it a spin some time.
Music Reviews
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Ojai Sam
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The Rashomon Effect strikes again.Two (um...) disparate reviews of the same recording.
Robertson Thomas | Hapcheon, Gyeongnam, South Korea | 03/20/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Throughout the recording, all we hear is the melody in one hand and arpeggios in the other hand. A competent composer would provide more variety.
The recording sounds like an improvisation, and I suspect that that is what it is."
MAURICE J. BRUMM | Minneapolis, Minnesota USA | 07/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A great tribute to the heavens in all their glory, the ethereal beauty of the great beyond is reflected in these most richly harmonic and lyrical solo piano works in classical abstract. Depth of passion and whimsical lightness balanced in solid form to respect tradition for what it is. Richard Nanes is at home with two of history's dearest pianistic, predecessors, Chopin and Beethoven in this stylistic motif."
Richard Nanes :: Nocturnes of the Celestial Seas - Piano Solos
axolotl
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I just ordered an available copy, via SwapaCD.
axolotl
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Music reviews is murder. Multiple witnesses. Variable credibility.
They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but with this cover, who would think it's sounds of nature or weather sounds?
ETA: Just realized after posting that this is not the album reviewed in my prior posting about Richard Nanes.
Unsomnambulist
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You mean Big Weather is not themed concerning the scummy dealings going on at the Weather Channel and the meteorology profession?Music reviews is murder. Multiple witnesses. Variable credibility.
They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but with this cover, who would think it's sounds of nature or weather sounds?
ETA: Just realized after posting that this is not the album reviewed in my prior posting about Richard Nanes.
axolotl
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I hate to disabuse of this notion but I'd love to disabuse you of this notion.
Unsomnambulist
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Just don't mess with Big Weather. They don't play.
Nickyboy
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Neither does the Weather Underground.
axolotl
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5.0 out of 5 stars AC/DC - thick upper lip
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2000
Hay these guys havn't been around in 5yrs. And I must say well overdue. The new album, or nowadays called cd, is great! It was on a simulcast on the radio before its release on this comming tuesday. All tracks sounded great. It has that distictive sound, and makes you wonder, just who is left out there who still rocks. Put down the dixi chicks, ricky martin, christina agulara, puff daddy,ect cds. Pick up somthing that brings rock and roll back to the forfront of music. This group with few others still gives back to the fans. The new AC/DC rocks, and wakes up the world to not forgetting the ones who made the present day pop singers famous. Go out and pick up one of the GREATS now a days. If your tierd of all that noise nowadays, your in luck, rock and roll is'nt dead!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2000
Hay these guys havn't been around in 5yrs. And I must say well overdue. The new album, or nowadays called cd, is great! It was on a simulcast on the radio before its release on this comming tuesday. All tracks sounded great. It has that distictive sound, and makes you wonder, just who is left out there who still rocks. Put down the dixi chicks, ricky martin, christina agulara, puff daddy,ect cds. Pick up somthing that brings rock and roll back to the forfront of music. This group with few others still gives back to the fans. The new AC/DC rocks, and wakes up the world to not forgetting the ones who made the present day pop singers famous. Go out and pick up one of the GREATS now a days. If your tierd of all that noise nowadays, your in luck, rock and roll is'nt dead!
Amazon Review for Crystal Comments, by Bud Shank, Bill Mays, and Alan Broadbent
Yes, I agree that this is a misplaced product comment.
Unsomnambulist
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Thank you, I had too many IQ points but I finished reading that and now it is no longer a problem.
axolotl
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It's Really Too Bad ...
Giordano Bruno | Wherever I am, I am. | 10/08/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"... that this fellow Sting has a mediocre voice and absolutely no vocal technique. Listening to him talk about music, and watching the DVD he's made about Robert and Clara Schumann (on which thank heavens he doesn't sing), I've found myself liking the guy and feeling an acute sympathy for his plight: he's a musician without an instrument. What could be more frustrating?
His rendition of these songs by John Dowland is as dismal as can be, but I'm awarding him five full stars for his good intentions and his perspicacity in recognizing the beauty of Dowland's music even though he can't express it. As Bob Dylan once growled, "I pity the poor immigrant who wishes he would have stayed home" in the land of pop. The horrendous blunderthumping of his 'lutenist' on this CD is another story; that chap is abusing a fretboard in public and should be reported to the SPCMI (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Musical Instruments)."
Giordano Bruno | Wherever I am, I am. | 10/08/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"... that this fellow Sting has a mediocre voice and absolutely no vocal technique. Listening to him talk about music, and watching the DVD he's made about Robert and Clara Schumann (on which thank heavens he doesn't sing), I've found myself liking the guy and feeling an acute sympathy for his plight: he's a musician without an instrument. What could be more frustrating?
His rendition of these songs by John Dowland is as dismal as can be, but I'm awarding him five full stars for his good intentions and his perspicacity in recognizing the beauty of Dowland's music even though he can't express it. As Bob Dylan once growled, "I pity the poor immigrant who wishes he would have stayed home" in the land of pop. The horrendous blunderthumping of his 'lutenist' on this CD is another story; that chap is abusing a fretboard in public and should be reported to the SPCMI (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Musical Instruments)."
If it isn't obvious, this is a review of the following release: John Dowland, Sting, Songs from the Labyrinth
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Erin Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars I Like It =0D
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2000
Yeah Dude I TOTALLY like this album.. my brothers in this band. I sent it to my friends and they like it too, alot of em have even went out to buy it.. So if you dont have it BUY IT! I am so not saying this cuz im trying to suppourt my bro.. believe me i wouldnt lol im just saying it because i truly think the music is awesome.
5.0 out of 5 stars I Like It =0D
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2000
Yeah Dude I TOTALLY like this album.. my brothers in this band. I sent it to my friends and they like it too, alot of em have even went out to buy it.. So if you dont have it BUY IT! I am so not saying this cuz im trying to suppourt my bro.. believe me i wouldnt lol im just saying it because i truly think the music is awesome.
Flotilla ~ self-titled
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boby cons
5.0 out of 5 stars homand
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2004
happy! goodygood anohter tim we get to her bobby bob and de gipsies hey good itis best one so far today i make hear 26 tims and loves it each more hooray! if you can finded litl boby and he will kiss you and go in yorpocket i likhomland because it goodyand bobby my frind will have bigman singig like girls and boys too! don't be meeny anddont go listin and mak booby cry.it is best foreber yes!
5.0 out of 5 stars homand
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2004
happy! goodygood anohter tim we get to her bobby bob and de gipsies hey good itis best one so far today i make hear 26 tims and loves it each more hooray! if you can finded litl boby and he will kiss you and go in yorpocket i likhomland because it goodyand bobby my frind will have bigman singig like girls and boys too! don't be meeny anddont go listin and mak booby cry.it is best foreber yes!
Review for The Homeland, by Bobby Conn and the Glass Gypsies
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Reviewed in France on August 24, 2010
Verified Purchase
to those who already have Lambarena, Mozart the Egyptian, etc..., this dick is useless. On the other hand, it is an excellent compilation to discover the work of DeCoursons which has done a magnificent work in the diversion and association of classical works and world music.
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Translated from French by Amazon
Verified Purchase
to those who already have Lambarena, Mozart the Egyptian, etc..., this dick is useless. On the other hand, it is an excellent compilation to discover the work of DeCoursons which has done a magnificent work in the diversion and association of classical works and world music.
6 people found this helpful
Translated from French by Amazon
It really doesn't matter what it is. Just here for the dick joke.
Unsomnambulist
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Maybe the artist was named Richard?
Unsomnambulist
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There really are people who can't express themselves with the written word. And yet, it is entirely possible that this person has the ability to ace job interviews.
Did you also know that there are really people who use the word "really" too much?
axolotl
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axolotl
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This album really is crap, but...
R. Reece | Orinda, CA United States | 07/26/2007
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I have been waiting for "Little Miss Dangerous" to hit iTunes just to download the title track. No surprise Ted has tried to hide this record's existence. It's an embarrassing compromise in his flailing attempt to stay commercially viable in a time when pretty hair bands were taking over from the old arena rockers. But the title tune was the focal song of maybe the greatest episode of "Miami Vice." This gorgeous chick was a psycho murderous hooker, and the Nooge's song was a perfect fit. It's a great listen. The rest is shameful.
If Ted hadn't gone all ego and broke up the band that recorded the "Ted Nugent" solo rebranding back in the mid-Seventies, I bet we would have gotten a lot more and more memorable music out of Nugent. No, Ted, I can't stand to listen to you sing. Derek was a better singer. Meat Loaf was a better singer. Don Van Vliet would have been a better singer.
But Ted is an extraordinarily talented guitarist. "Tooth Fang and Claw" and "Ted Nugent" were spectacular recordings that belong in your collection."
R. Reece | Orinda, CA United States | 07/26/2007
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I have been waiting for "Little Miss Dangerous" to hit iTunes just to download the title track. No surprise Ted has tried to hide this record's existence. It's an embarrassing compromise in his flailing attempt to stay commercially viable in a time when pretty hair bands were taking over from the old arena rockers. But the title tune was the focal song of maybe the greatest episode of "Miami Vice." This gorgeous chick was a psycho murderous hooker, and the Nooge's song was a perfect fit. It's a great listen. The rest is shameful.
If Ted hadn't gone all ego and broke up the band that recorded the "Ted Nugent" solo rebranding back in the mid-Seventies, I bet we would have gotten a lot more and more memorable music out of Nugent. No, Ted, I can't stand to listen to you sing. Derek was a better singer. Meat Loaf was a better singer. Don Van Vliet would have been a better singer.
But Ted is an extraordinarily talented guitarist. "Tooth Fang and Claw" and "Ted Nugent" were spectacular recordings that belong in your collection."
Guess who
No, not Guess Who
Unsomnambulist
Staff member
This album really is crap, but...
R. Reece | Orinda, CA United States | 07/26/2007
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I have been waiting for "Little Miss Dangerous" to hit iTunes just to download the title track. No surprise Ted has tried to hide this record's existence. It's an embarrassing compromise in his flailing attempt to stay commercially viable in a time when pretty hair bands were taking over from the old arena rockers. But the title tune was the focal song of maybe the greatest episode of "Miami Vice." This gorgeous chick was a psycho murderous hooker, and the Nooge's song was a perfect fit. It's a great listen. The rest is shameful.
If Ted hadn't gone all ego and broke up the band that recorded the "Ted Nugent" solo rebranding back in the mid-Seventies, I bet we would have gotten a lot more and more memorable music out of Nugent. No, Ted, I can't stand to listen to you sing. Derek was a better singer. Meat Loaf was a better singer. Don Van Vliet would have been a better singer.
But Ted is an extraordinarily talented guitarist. "Tooth Fang and Claw" and "Ted Nugent" were spectacular recordings that belong in your collection."
Guess whoNo, not Guess Who
Don Van Vliet was an incredible vocalist. So fuck that guy (or gal).
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